Brazilian Vice President Hamilton Mourao (centre) receives Vietnamese NA Vice Chairman Uong Chu Luu (fourth from right) on April 22. (Photo: VNA)

Luu said that Vietnam backs Brazil’s participation in the United Nations Security Council when it is expanded, and thanked the country for supporting Vietnam’s candidacy for a non-permanent seat in the council in the 2020-2021 tenure.

Mourao, for his part, stressed that Brazil always considers Vietnam a reliable partner and gives priority to the country in its foreign policy.

He showed his hope that both sides will try their best to boost two-way trade and investment.

On the same day, NA Vice Chairman Luu had a working session with Acting Governor of the Federal District of Brasilia Paco Britto, during which he expressed his delight at visiting Brasilia on the occasion of the capital city’s 59th founding anniversary and witnessing many celebration activities.

Britto emphasised his interest in cooperation in culture, economics and sports with Vietnamese cities.

On this occasion, NA Vice Chairman Luu and his entourage visited the Vietnamese Embassy in Brazil.

VNF ( VNA )